Re: Free Agency Thread

the clear intention is that Goddard is unrestricted, no question. but its the phasing in of the rules for existing guys that needs clarification - and given the politics the league could rule in a malovent way.

Re: Free Agency Thread

Originally Posted by Crow-mo

the clear intention is that Goddard is unrestricted, no question. but its the phasing in of the rules for existing guys that needs clarification - and given the politics the league could rule in a malovent way.

I'd hate for this to be true, but a cynic would say the interpretation will depend on which end of the stick a "big club" gets in the guinea pig case.

Salopek, Slattery, Byrnes, Young, Tuck and possibly Drummond if he thinks he needs a fresh start b/c of injuries, although I wouldn't expect them to improve elsewhere.

No way Nicoski is a top ten earner at WCE, he was shopped around in trade week in 2010 before settling at WCE to rebuild his career at that point. He had a great 2011, but hasn't renegotiated his deal so he wouldn't be close to WCE top money earners.

Re: Free Agency Thread

Only relevant for non-delisted free agents. Occurs for a NET loss of free agents in a given year.
Follows a similar 5 band policy as the GWS/GC compensation, however, there is no tier 1 option of 2 first round picks.

Bands are:
1. First round pick following team's finishing pick
2. End of first round pick
3. Second round pick following team's finishing pick
4. End of second round pick.
5. Third round pick following team's finishing pick

Compensation picks may be traded, however, they cannot be banked for future years and must be used in this year's draft.

On Rookies:
1st year rookie not receiving a new rookie contract will be considered a delisted free agent
1st year rookie who refuses a new rookie contract will NOT be considered a delisted free agent
2nd year rookie who doesn't accept a further rookie contact will be considered a delisted free agent

On lodgment:
Unrestricted free agents: Within 7 days of agreement reached or before end of unrestricted free agency period, whichever comes first
Restricted free agents: Details of contract to be lodged within 24hrs of agreement (player must nominate preferred offer), AFL then provides details to current club, current club has 3 days to match contract terms offered (this still applies if lodged contract is on last days of free agency window).

If current club matches, the player either stays at the club, seeks a trade or goes into the draft.
If current club doesn't match, the player either still stays at the club or goes to new club.

Re: Free Agency Thread

Personally think Hawthorn is a little rough for getting nothing for Murphy, considering he was a whisker away from playing in the grand final. Otherwise though no issues with the rest of the picks, or lack off given to Geelong and Adelaide for their losses If anything StK is the outliner, might have got lucky with such a good pick considering what every other club got.